What is the cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Chinderah?

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Chinderah is to fly which costs $120 - $420 and takes 4h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Melbourne to Chinderah?

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Chinderah is to fly which takes 4h 29m and costs $120 - $420.

Is there a direct bus between Melbourne and Chinderah?

No, there is no direct bus from Melbourne to Chinderah. However, there are services departing from Southern Cross Coach Terminal and arriving at Wommin Bay Rd Opp Walsh St via Central Station, Surfers Paradise and Tweed Mall, Wharf St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 18m.

How far is it from Melbourne to Chinderah?

The distance between Melbourne and Chinderah is 1363 km. The road distance is 1636.1 km.

How do I travel from Melbourne to Chinderah without a car?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Chinderah without a car is to train and bus which takes 26h 31m and costs $130 - $500.

How long does it take to get from Melbourne to Chinderah?

It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Melbourne to Chinderah, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melbourne to Chinderah bus from?

Melbourne to Chinderah bus services, operated by Firefly Express, depart from Southern Cross Coach Terminal station.

Bus or fly from Melbourne to Chinderah?

The best way to get from Melbourne to Chinderah is to fly which takes 4h 29m and costs $120 - $420. Alternatively, you can bus via Surfers Paradise, which costs $210 - $600 and takes 27h 18m.

Where does the Melbourne to Chinderah bus arrive?

Melbourne to Chinderah bus services, operated by Firefly Express, arrive at Central Station.

Can I drive from Melbourne to Chinderah?

Yes, the driving distance between Melbourne to Chinderah is 1636 km. It takes approximately 17h 15m to drive from Melbourne to Chinderah.

Where can I stay near Chinderah?

There are 539+ hotels available in Chinderah.

Melbourne to Chinderah - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Melbourne to Chinderah by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Melbourne Airport to Gold Coast Airport
best
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane MEL - OOL
4h 29m
$120–417
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Southern Cross to Central Stationtrain 622 / ...
2. Take the train from Central Station to Casino Stationtrain 33 / ...
3. Take the bus from Casino Station, Coach Bay to Chinderah Bay Dr At Main Stbus 163 / ...
26h 31m
$135–492
Bus via Surfers Paradise
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Central Stationbus Sydney
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Surfers Paradisebus Brisbane
27h 18m
$217–565
Drive 1,636.1 km
1. Drive from Melbourne to Chinderahcar 1,636.1 km
17h 15m
$309–446
Bus to Avalon Airport, fly to Gold Coast Airport
1. Take the bus from Skybus Coach Terminal to Avalon Airport/Outside Terminalbus
2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL)plane AVV - OOL
5h 10m
$160–467
Fly Melbourne Airport to Brisbane Airport, train
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane MEL - BNE
2. Take the train from International Airport Station to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train
7h 5m
$161–346
Bus to Avalon Airport, fly to Brisbane Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Skybus Coach Terminal to Avalon Airport/Outside Terminalbus
2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Brisbane Airport (BNE)plane AVV - BNE
3. Take the train from International Airport Station to Varsity Lakes station, platform 2train
7h 56m
$181–476
Bus
1. Take the bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal/Spencer St to Central Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Tweed Headsbus Pm12
28h 13m

Melbourne to Chinderah by train and bus

28Weekly Services

26h 31mAverage Duration

$135Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 1,363 km
Duration: 4h 29m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Chinderah, NSW, Australia?

Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Southern Cross Coach Terminal to Wommin Bay Rd Opp Walsh St via Central Station, Surfers Paradise, and Tweed Mall, Wharf St in around 27h 18m.

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